Director of Data & Analytics

About PLN    Founded on Skid Row in 1980, Para Los Niños provides education and wraparound support, serving over 10,000 children, youth, and families annually in some of the most underserved areas in Los Angeles. PLN fosters pathways to success by striving for excellence in education, family support, and comprehensive social-emotional, and community-based services.     Through early education, TK-8th grade education, youth workforce services, and family and community services Para Los-Niño’s’ model provides a comprehensive, holistic approach to break the cycle of poverty and help children and youth thrive.     Position Overview Para Los Niños (PLN) is seeking a Director of Data & Analytics to lead the organization's data strategy and serve as the primary liaison between internal teams, external research partners, and Senior Leadership. This role will be responsible for ensuring that PLN leverages data effectively to drive decision-making, measure organizational impact, and support fundraising efforts through the use of data. The Director will oversee PLN’s data infrastructure and centralized reporting system while leading a high-performing data team to ensure data integrity, accessibility, and alignment with the organization’s mission. This position requires a strategic thinker who can bridge the gap between technical capabilities and organizational goals, ensuring PLN has the right data insights to inform executive decision-making.  Duties Develop and lead PLN’s organization-wide data strategy, ensuring alignment with long-term priorities while serving as a key advisor to executive leadership, the Board of Directors, and funders. Translate complex data insights into high-level strategic recommendations, overseeing the collection, analysis, and reporting of program and organizational data to provide accurate, timely, and meaningful insights for stakeholders. Lead and manage the data team, driving impact measurement, grant reporting, and operational analytics while establishing a centralized reporting framework that streamlines data access for leadership, program teams, and funders. Enhance PLN’s ability to measure program effectiveness by identifying key performance indicators (KPIs) and integrating them into decision-making processes. Drive cross-functional collaboration, ensuring data is leveraged across all departments to improve service delivery, funding opportunities, and strategic planning. Engage with external research institutions, funders, and government agencies to maximize PLN’s data for advocacy, funding applications, and strategic partnerships. Oversee data governance and quality assurance, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and compliance with funder and regulatory requirements. Promote a culture of data-driven decision-making by providing training and leadership, empowering teams to effectively use data in their work.  Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field from nationally accredited college or university. Data Analytics and Business Intelligence (CAP, CDMP, etc.) certificates preferred. Minimum of three years of experience developing and implementing high-level data strategies for a mission-driven organization. Strong leadership and management experience, with the ability to oversee technical teams and collaborate with executive leadership. Proven ability to interpret and present data at a strategic level, making insights actionable for non-technical stakeholders, funders, and board members. Strong understanding in data visualization, impact measurement, and business intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker) to drive organizational insights. Familiarity with nonprofit data reporting requirements, particularly for grant funding, compliance, and program evaluations. Strong written and oral communication skills in English are required, and we celebrate linguistic diversity, valuing the unique perspectives and strengths that multilingual team members bring to our organization. Travel Requirements: Up to 25% (within Los Angeles County and more likely between PLN sites). Physical Requirements      To perform this job the individual must be able to carry out all essential functions satisfactorily.     Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.     Approximately 50% of time is spent sitting, while frequently required to walk, stand and bend.   Must be able to speak and hear well.     Good vision is imperative.     Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.     Employees will be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds without assistance.  TB test clearance to be renewed every two years.   Verification of Immunizations required by the California Department of Health (Pertussis, Measles and Influenza).   This job description does not encompass all essential functions and responsibilities. Para Los Niños reserves the right to modify or add to the typical duties of a position at any time.     Expectations for All Para Los Niños Staff       Candidates for employment at Para Los Niños, regardless of position, will consistently demonstrate the following:    Unwavering belief in and commitment to fulfill the mission of Para Los Niños.   Deep commitment to the success of all PLN students and families.   Commitment to excellence and high standards -- for self, students, and colleagues.   Continuous learning by engaging in reflection, self-assessment, and individual professional development.   Use of data to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement.   Ability to thrive as a member of a collaborative team.   Self-motivation and initiative with solutions-oriented disposition.   Belief in and ability to develop respectful relationships with families and children informed by the students’ cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.   Excellent oral and written communication skills.   Ability to effectively handle challenging situations.   Comfort with basic Microsoft Office applications and a curiosity and propensity to push own adoption of new technology and approaches.   Regular, punctual attendance and professional appearance.   Para Los Niños is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer        It is the established policy of Para Los Niños (PLN) to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without discrimination with regard to race, religious belief (including dress or grooming practices), color, sex, sex stereotype, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including breast feeding), age, national origin (including possessing a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code § 12801.9), ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identification and expression, transgender status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, genetic information, family care, marital status, enrollment in any public assistance program, status as military, a veteran or qualified disabled veteran, status as an unpaid intern or volunteer, or any other classification protected by law. PLN also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.

Salary : $101,714 - $139,855